Since I'm celebrating all month long with Jo's Book Blog and La La in the Library, I thought it would be an awesome time for Cassius to review some children's books. I've discovered so many now as an adult that I only wish I knew about when I was younger. So sit back and enjoy this new feature brought to you by Booker T's Farm's very own Cassius!
TITLE: The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
AUTHOR: John R. Erickson
PUBLISHER: Viking Juvenile
PUBLISHING DATE: March 29, 1999
FROM GOODREADS: The popular Hank the Cowdog series is based on the humorous antics of the canine Head of Ranch Security. In this first book, Hank and his little buddy, Drover, set out to solve a series of baffling murders on the ranch. Is Hank a suspect? An Outlaw? Can he clear his good name?
CASS' THOUGHTS: Hank has clearly been given an important job as Head of Ranch Security. I can relate since I'm Head of Farm Security (don't tell Dad, I think he thinks he's in charge). Anyway, there have been some recent chicken deaths at the ranch and just because Hank was caught disposing of the evidence, he is blamed. Come on, a dog's gotta eat right? However, I clearly have my humans trained better because my chicken is always cooked. Being upset, Hank runs away from home and joins the coyotes. This leaves Drover in charge and clearly he has been ill-prepared. However, Hank may just have a few tricks up his paws.
This book was a lot of fun and I can see how younger kids would really like it. The chapters all have cool headings which I enjoyed and there is even some artwork. My only complaint is that there is one chapter where Hank and Drover hitch a ride into town and then make fun of and torment a boxer in the back of a truck beside them. The author made the boxer out to be a stupid bully. Clearly he needs more research.
CASS' RATING: 3 PAWS
COYER CHALLENGE UPDATE: Read a book from an animal's perspective
Aww... no fair bullying the boxer, Hank! 👎
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to more Cassilicious reviews! 🐾✨
He has another coming up soon!
DeleteI can see why Cassius enjoyed this, it sounds cute! Though it's unfortunate about that part with the boxer!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I know. I really don't think it would be included in a more current book.
DeleteHank certainly does look fierce in the cover, but I bet Cassius is much fiercer -- this sounds like such a fun read!
ReplyDeleteYep, Hank is fierce but also laid back - Cass hasn't mastered that yet :)
DeleteHow cute Hank is! He looks poised for action! Cass, you're probably just as tough though! That author clearly needs educating about bullies though...
ReplyDeleteHe is rather adorable. The illustrations in this book were great too.
DeleteYay! Hank the Cowdog! I love Hank the Cowdog. :) My oldest son is *not* a reader, but he's in a school district that has heavy reading requirements. For a while Hank was the only book he would read so he read over 30 of them.
ReplyDeleteI saw the list of how many there are and there are TONS!
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